Malaysia’s premier annual game showcase, LEVEL UP KL 2020: PLAY DAY is back with a bang. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), in organising this event for the second time, has expanded the content this year as it will be featuring the very best of what the Malaysian and Southeast Asian digital games industry have to offer.
Held virtually over 2 weeks – November 16 to 29, all activities for LEVEL UP 2020: PLAY DAY will be streamed live on the official Play app. This will include the signature programmes, such as the major esports finals and the SEA Game Awards that will be held on November 27.
Gamers, and the general public, will be treated to a plethora of workshops, a showcase of games, and main stage live-streams, featuring industry stalwarts from Malaysia and around the world. Here is what participants can expect for the coming 2 weeks:
| SEA Games Showcase | Nov 1 – 29 | A showcase of the top games developed in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. It will also include the 40 SEA Game Awards nominees, promotions and featured streams for selected titles.
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| Gamified
Expo |
Nov 16 – 29 | A unique way to experience the games exposition – as a game! Players can interact with game developers and brands that are present in the app. Features include customisable avatars, mini- quests and bonuses. As for digital exhibitors, they are able to display custom-made booths, work with live-stream integrations and participate in the app’s reward systems.
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| SEA Game
Awards |
Nov 27 | 10 categories of awards are up for grabs for the best game developers in Southeast Asia.
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| LEVEL UP
KL Stream |
Nov 28 – 29 | From renowned speakers in the digital games industry, a variety of main stage events and celebrity esports show matches – all that and more will be live-streamed on the LEVEL UP KL 2020: PLAY DAY app.
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| LEVEL UP KL ESports Match | Nov 22 – 29 | Featuring esports tournaments for various categories with accumulative prizes of up to RM100,000 for grabs.
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“Mark your calendars, as Malaysia’s ultimate games convention is truly a not-to-be-missed event! The pandemic has engendered and enabled the skyrocketing of the digital games industry in Southeast Asia as many continue to work from home and spend a record number of hours playing video games.
This convention serves as a melting pot of ideas, engagements and opportunities that is vital to sustaining the excitement surrounding the regional games industry. Here is where next-generation gaming legends are made,” said Mohan Low, Acting General Manager, Digital Creative Content, MDEC.
To find out more about LEVEL UP KL 2020 and register for its events, log onto www.levelupkl.com.
